a·zo·ic

(ā-zō′ĭk)

adj.

Of or relating to geologic periods that precede the appearance of life.

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azoic

(əˈzəʊɪk; eɪ-)

adj

(Geological Science) without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains

[C19: from Greek azōos lifeless; see azo-]

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Adj.

azoic - before the appearance of life; "azoic rocks contain not organic remains"

geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

early - at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time; "early morning"; "an early warning"; "early diagnosis"; "an early death"; "took early retirement"; "an early spring"; "early varieties of peas and tomatoes mature before most standard varieties"

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The presence of phosphatic nodules and bituminous matter in some of the lowest azoic rocks, probably indicates the former existence of life at these periods.

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